DenBiker
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DenBiker started the topic Le Mars? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
Just read a story from KIWA (a radio station in Spencer) that suggests that Le Mars may be having second thoughts. Quoting from the article, “City officials in Le Mars, which had been tapped as the ride’s starting point, are talking about whether they think hosting this year’s opening night is a good idea, considering the amount of preperation…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic Linking Enmotive registration to MyRagbrai in the forum Miscellaneous 1 week ago
Glad to hear of others having issues with the new system. Looks like everything transferred to the new system BUT one member of our team wanted to change from a non rider to a weeklong rider and another person wanted to join our team – so far no luck on either account. I too have sent a request for help to info@ragbrai.com. Thus far no answer at all.
DenBiker replied to the topic 2021 Route Announcement Party Livestream in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 1 week, 6 days ago
The point is not whether or not the IBC deserves our support – it most certainly does. Nor is the point that RAGBRAI (by charging a fee) is attempting to replace at least some of the money that used to go to the IBC from the RAP attendees’ registration fees – that is exactly what RAGBRAI is trying to do. The point that upsets me (and I think…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic 2021 Route Announcement Party Livestream in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 2 weeks ago
Looks like Kevin is right. The ticket requirement was tucked onto the end of the RAP announcement. My assumption that since it is totally virtual this year they are trying to generate income for the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. https://ragbrai.com/events/ragbrai-route-announcement-party/
I can understand the desire to generate cash for what is a…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic YOU CAN'T "UNSEE" THAT in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 3 weeks ago
The RAGBRAI Kodak Moment that rises to the top of all my memories happened last year. My daughter and I had just left Casey and were heading east up a small incline on the historic White Pole Road. Since it had been “our turn to drive our SAG vehicle to the half way point” (where we left it for others to pick up) we were well ahead most of the…[Read more]
DenBiker started the topic YOU CAN'T "UNSEE" THAT in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Another month has gone by – we are that much closer to being back on RAGBRAI!
A couple of months ago we shared memories of our first RAGBRAIs and last month it was thoughts about things that could have happened only on RAGBRAI (those threads are still open – add to them anytime). This month let’s share that one image from RAGBRAI that is just so…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic IT COULD ONLY HAPPEN ON RAGBRAI in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 3 weeks ago
In my 17 years of RAGBRAI I have encountered lots of things that COULD ONLY HAPPEN ON RAGBRAI but the event that stands on the very pinnacle of that list happened on Day 2 of 2006. That day we were traversing the 75 miles from Ida Grove to Audubon on a easterly but mostly southerly course. And true to RAGBRAI traditions we somehow had found the…[Read more]
DenBiker started the topic IT COULD ONLY HAPPEN ON RAGBRAI in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 3 weeks ago
RAGBRAI 2021 is still a long way off. We already know the route so we can’t fill our days speculating about where we might be going. Didn’t have a ride this year so there is nothing to cheer/gripe/comment about from 2020. It could be a long fall and winter before RAGBRAI Fever starts to reemerge! So to help pass the hours/days/weeks/months that…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic $15 Credit in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Just got my transfer credit. Thanks Andrea for taking care of it!
DenBiker replied to the topic $15 Credit in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Thanks Andrea.
Hopefully it will come through this time.
DenBiker replied to the topic $15 Credit in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Just curious – Has anyone received their voucher? No one on my team has. I have an email all ready to go to Andrea but I thought I would check here first in case the vouchers that were supposed to go out last week somehow didn’t. If some of the vouchers did get out and ours got overlooked then I will contact Andrea – other than that I can wait…[Read more]
DenBiker started the topic First RAGBRAI Memories in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 5 months, 1 week ago
The 1994 Double Loop question caught my eye and evoked a bit of nostalgia. 94 was my first RAGBRAI and I remember absolutely nothing about the double loop. However that day is etched in my mind as clearly as if it were yesterday.
My older brother had ridden every RAGBRAI since the second year. Even though I had done considerable biking in…[Read more]
DenBiker started the topic Meeting Town Trivia in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 6 months ago
Been following the Register’s Meeting Town Trivia. Thus far I have been able to follow their clues to guess all the meeting towns EXCEPT for the life of me I just can’t see how the clues for Center Point work. Those clues seem to point me to Wyoming, IA – which I know can’t be right since Oxford Junction is the meeting town for Day 6. I’d…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic self-sustained ride in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 9 months, 2 weeks ago
PERFECT! Now that is how you RAGBRAI!
DenBiker replied to the topic Getting on your bike despite COVID-19? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 10 months, 2 weeks ago
WELL SAID!!
It’s pretty easy to maintain “social distancing” on a bike. Just remember if you are riding with someone else add a bit more space between you than normal.
DenBiker replied to the topic How many counties have you visited? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVII – 2019 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Will be # 18 for me. Missing only Taylor and Clark. Did ride the county line road south of Blakesburg so I am counting Monroe (must have ventured over the centerline at least once!).
DenBiker replied to the topic Why do you RAGBRAI? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 11 months ago
HERE! HERE!…
Everything you said – maybe more. Got both maps, have a file drawer filled with routes maps and daily elevation profiles for every ride since 2004. Almost went into mourning as I contemplated that I might be getting too old (75)to ride it this year. Yes I am obsessed with RAGBRAI. And I am proud to admit it.
Why do I do it -…[Read more]
DenBiker replied to the topic 2020 Pass-through towns? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 11 months ago
I saw that as well. I wonder if they might be thinking of doing something like they did last year between Winterset and Cummings – basically creating a rest stop in the middle of nowhere.
DenBiker replied to the topic Mini Iowa Criss-cross: My 8 day RAGBRAI/Iowa's Ride combo LOOP in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2020 11 months, 3 weeks ago
I really like your “Great Iowa Loop”. Considering doing the same.
From what I see on the Forum it looks like several will be making the Sheldon – Le Mars trek. I’m all for joining forces and see if we can collectively figure out the baggage transfer issue.